4 months ago
Southwest Kansas rancher Cole Gardiner is in recovery mode after a wildfire tore through 35,000 acres and kicked around 200 cattle. Gardiner Angus Ranch, located near Ashland, has been in his family for 150 years. In his lifetime, Gardiner remembers only one other fire that was as devastating, the Starbuck Fire that occurred about nine years ...

4 months ago
Two Salina radio stations are joining other stations from across the country to embark on a two-day effort to help in the fight against childhood cancer. Meridian Media radio stations Y 93.7 and FM 104.9 are part of a two-day radiothon beginning Thursday to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Multiple radio stations across the country ...

4 months ago
A Freddy's Frozen Custard Steakburgers prototype drive-thru location in Salina is closing for good. Wednesday is the last day of operation. JRI Hospitality tells KSAL News the Freddy’s drive-thru on East Crawford is closing after a five year test of the concept. These are no longer approved Freddy’s footprints after the test. All employees have been offered ...

4 months ago
About 100 Students at Salina Central High School gathered during the noon hour and walked out of the school in peaceful protest. The group left the school and gathered outside Salina Stadium, before marching in solidarity to the sidewalk in front of the school were they held signs and stood in protest of recent ICE ...

4 months ago
The Salina Family YMCA is expanding its commitment to community safety this spring with a full lineup of American Red Cross–certified aquatic training courses, all taking place in March. These programs include new lifeguard certification, lifeguard recertification, and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) training, offering opportunities for teens, adults, and current lifeguards to build life-saving skills and ...

4 months ago
Voters in the McPherson Public Schools USD 418 community approved two bond questions in a Tuesday election. According to the school district, Bond Question 1 passed with 63.6% of the vote, and Bond Question 2 passed with 60.2% of the vote. Officials say these results reflect the community’s investment in safe, modern learning environments and long-term ...

4 months ago
A couple of Kansas State Troopers have been honored for life saving efforts in Ellsworth County. According to the agency, the KHP Life Saving Award was recently presented to Technical Troopers Brent VanBuren and Ryan Wolting for their actions on October 4, 2025, which saved a young man’s life.Following reports of a shooting both troopers responded ...

4 months ago
Weather and other unforeseen mechanical issues have slowed  curbside leaf collection in Salina, but it's continuing. According to the City, General Services staff are continuing from Crawford Street heading north. Participant Guidelines and Information: Rake and pile leaves between the curb and sidewalk. If no sidewalk exists; pile leaves directly behind the curb. Staff will not be picking ...

4 months ago
An inmate at a Kansas prison died on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Kansas Department of Corrections, 32-year -old Raymond Michael Sanders was found unresponsive in his cell at the Lansing Correctional Facility. Staff and Emergency Medical Service personnel administered life-saving measures but were unable to revive him. The cause of death is pending the results of ...

4 months ago
A statewide tornado drill Wednesday morning will test warning systems across the state as we roll into Day 3 of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Andy Kleinsasser Lead Meteorologist National Weather Service in Wichita tell KSAL News that it doesn't take tornadic winds to cause major damage or threaten lives in Kansas - straight line winds are ...

4 months ago
Salina Police are looking for a couple of juveniles who used smash and grab tactics to steal over $1,000 in vape products. Police are investigating two incidents that took place late Tuesday night after someone smashed the glass door as Rod's #5 service station located at 680 S. Phillips and Rod's #1 at 1401 S. Santa ...